Hong Kong has been hit with a huge bout of Tapas fever and one of the most hotly anticipated and buzzed about new restaurants is 22 Ships. After seeing drool-worthy collages of the delicious offerings on instagram bestie C and I finally decided to have a taste ourselves. 22 Ships is headed by British celebrity Michelin star chef Jason Atherton who has trained under legendary chefs such as Pierre Koffmann, Nico Ladenis, and Marco Pierre White. Atherton has also launched numerous coveted restaurants such as Pollen Street Social in London and Pollen in Singapore. Lucky for us Chef Atherton has now extended his culinary talent to Hong Kong! The restaurant is tiny – only 35 seats, but the front façade of the restaurant opens out into the street which allows the restaurant to seem less confined and results in a bustling and intimate environment. There is a no reservations policy and waiting diners can stand outside and enjoy a drink until their table is ready.
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| Roasted Baby Gem Lettuce, Anchovy, Crispy Ham, and Parmesan Mayo This dish seemed like a deconstructed caesar salad/wedge salad of sorts. It tasted fine, but not something I would want to get again. I believe we ordered it just because everything else was meaty and heavy and we felt that we should balance things out with a bit of greens. The crispy ham and the mayo was a nice touch but the dish was just not particularly memorable. I also don't think it is worth the price for a cut of lettuce. |
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| Spanish Breakfast - Chorizo and Potato This was a dish that was very popular in previous reviews. I was very excited to try it but must say that I do not share the same sentiments as the other food reviewers towards this dish. The reviewers praised the potato puree to be lusciously smooth and although it was very smooth, C and I just felt that it lacked texture and was almost like a potato smoothie. The egg was also very creamy and smooth which cause the dish to become quite one-dimensional. I think the potato puree can be a bit thicker and perhaps some croutons or crispy bread can be added for a much needed textural contrast. |
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| Scallop Ceviche, Yuzu Dressing, Soy, Cucumber, Apple This dish was very refreshing and all the flavors went perfectly together. The delicate slices of radish and apple provides a lovely crunchiness and sweetness to the soft and well flavored scallops. My only complaint is that the serving is tiny! |
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| Iberico Pork and Foie Gras Burgers, Avocado and Pickled Cucumber This was another dish that was very popular from what I read in other reviews. The beat patty was very flavorful and juicy. The onion jam at the bottom was delicious and rich and just made the burger even more decadent. I am a huge fan of foie gras but I felt that I didn't really taste any foie flavor. The sliders were very yummy, but I didn't think that the addition of foie was very evident. Perhaps the addition of the foie was what caused the burger to be so rich and juicy yet I definitely did not detect the rich distinctive flavor that I love so much. |
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| Fried Egg, Black Pudding, Capers, and Anchovy This may have been my favorite dish of the night. The black pudding was robust, rich, and went perfectly with the soft cooked egg. I think they should provide bread for this dish as I had to request for thin bread crisps which went gloriously well with this. Without the bread this is a bit too rich and soft in texture overall. C and I both loved this dish and would definitely order it again. |
22 Ships
22 Ship Street
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
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